Definition

Noun: 1. A noisy disturbance or commotion: A ruction is a noisy, often angry, argument, fight, or uproar. It implies a scene of disorder and loud disagreement. 2. A row or quarrel: It can refer specifically to a heated verbal or physical altercation.

Usage

The word "ruction" is informal and often used to describe a situation where there is loud, disruptive, and typically angry behavior. It suggests a lack of order and control.

Examples

• There was a huge ruction in the pub after the football match.
• The announcement caused quite a ruction at the town hall meeting.
• If you break that vase, there'll be ructions when Mum gets home.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase "to kick up a ruction" or "to cause a ruction" means to start or create a noisy disturbance or argument.
  • His controversial comments kicked up a ruction in the comments section.

Variants and Related Words

• Ructions (plural noun): Often used in the plural form with the same meaning, especially to refer to the consequences or fallout of a disturbance.
  • There will be ructions if the boss finds out about the mistake.

Synonyms

• Commotion: A state of confused and noisy disturbance.
• Ruckus: A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
• Fracas: A noisy, disorderly fight or quarrel.
• Disturbance: An interruption of a state of peace or quiet.
• Row: A noisy argument or dispute.

Idioms and Phrases

• There'll be ructions: This is a common idiomatic warning meaning there will be trouble, anger, or a noisy argument as a consequence of something.
  • If we're late again, there'll be ructions.

Noun

1. the act of making a noisy disturbance